-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- We 've been asking you to make connections between two seemingly different countries -- and more than a month into Global Connections , the response so far has been amazing .

Thanks again to everyone who made links between China and Turkey , the latest pair of countries we 've been trying to connect .

We started the week talking to Craig Glenday , editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records .

He told CNN 's Becky Anderson about some sporting ties the two countries share . One of the links he found was wrestling , which is popular in both Turkey and Inner Mongolia in China . Glenday also noted that both countries are known for having athletes who excel in weightlifting .

Map : See the countries that have been connected so far

Many of you noted that the flags of both countries are similar -- both feature stars against a red background .

`` Mihaj '' used the Silk Road to link the two , noting that it is the oldest commercial trade route and used to span between China and Turkey .

In keeping with the historic theme , blog commenter `` Pamela Ann Smith '' said that Turkey 's exquisite Iznik pottery , which has blue floral motifs , owes much to the development of rare blue ceramic dyes in China .

We took a look at how rapidly China is changing by examining some cool interactives made by Chinfographics . We also spoke to Jung Chang , author of `` Wild Swans '' and `` Mao : The Unknown Story . ''

We always love personal stories and were so excited when a couple about to tie the knot in Istanbul shared some connections . Bride Deniz Tura told us that three of her friends are coming from China for the upcoming wedding .

Istanbul 's contemporary cultural scene was another topic we explored . Our city guide highlights some of the city 's best contemporary museums and music venues .

Turkey and China can be tied together through their membership in the G-20 . They also both have fast-growing economies and are emerging powers , said `` Momolu Dorley . ''

The two countries also share linguistic ties , '' Richard Wojcik '' said . The language of the Uighurs , a Muslim minority group in China , is a Turkic language and falls in the same language family as Turkish .

Please keep sending us your comments . The next set of countries we 're looking at is Australia and Angola . Check out our quiz to see how much you know about these two countries , and if you make any links , leave us a message on the blog . As usual , we 'll investigate the best on Connect the World .

Happy connecting !

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A look at the ways viewers and readers connected China and Turkey

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The two countries are on opposite ends of the historic silk route

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They 're also both rising powers which have fast-growing economies

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Up for another challenge ? Try linking our next pair of countries : Australia and Angola